On February 18th, 2001 Dale Earnhardt sr. made the ultamite sacrifice when he lost his life. But it was a sacrifice that in my mind only enhanced his legacy. Because of that one fateful turn hundreds if not thousands of drivers can feel safer getting into their cars in their car of tomorrows, with their HAANS devices on, racing on a track with a S.A.F.E.R barrier, ect. Thank you Dale.
I made a new tribute since my other one got taken off

I wish the end would of been Jr’s win that year. So many moments for Dale that year... he was there the whole time.

Anthony Price (27 days ago)

Harvick took it to them two weeks later. I swear if dale didn’t die that team would have won it all that year. RCR and DEI has the cars to beat.

Mackenzie Cutshaw (27 days ago)

If only he lived he could of been the 8 timer and broke the 7 time record but only if he survived

Zwei_ Panzergrenadier (1 month ago)

Those words will forever be in my head, "Inside, inside, inside.."

XxFaboLordXx fair (1 month ago)

Dale's not dead he's just a lap ahead

kameron steel (1 month ago)

This is the kind of guy the world should be full of a humble beginning who became a God among his peers the Intimidator godspeed Dale

kameron steel (1 month ago)

I haven't watched NASCAR since this guy I meant a lot to everybody. And something that day was stolen from all of us when I was a kid my father and I ran into him fishing on the Tennessee River what a great guy I remember he has his boat motor with no markings on it that was my first time ever seen a 300 Black Max on a bass boat.

Nick Tannahill (1 month ago)

I was in 1st grade and cried my eyes out that day. I had dale everything in my room.

Trae Fisher (1 month ago)

Y'know, I didn't expect to cry during this. But as I saw Steve take that win for Dale for DEI, as well as his own shortcomings in the months following, I couldn't help but tear up. Dale Sr is a legend and will never be forgotten, and much like his son, had one hell of an eye for talent.

BornToRunBarefoot (1 month ago)

Dale Earnhardt was a sadistic asshole who loved crashing others cars. His death probably saved the lives of other drivers who he would have murdered.

Jackson Wilkinson (1 month ago)

What’s the clip in the back ground starting at 1:40 with Steve Park talking from?

Da NASCAR Guy (2 months ago)

There will never be another like him. RIP bud

QTPie (2 months ago)

It's upsetting that Dale Jr. had to watch his own father getting killed the way he did. And the way he ran back to see if he was alright is even more heartbreaking.

I still think there should be a race at Daytona called the Earnhardt 300

Samuel Quinones (6 months ago)

I am really stoned right now...high as a Georgia pine.

BaconBear48 (6 months ago)

two things ssad happened in 2001
we lost Dale Sr. :( and 9/11 happened D:

Greg Ines (6 months ago)

As a kid growing up in the 70's, I always hated the song, ''2001 Space Odyssey.'' But in Feb. of 2001, I watched Mike and Dale, Jr. finish 1 & 2 at the Daytona 500. Then we soon realized Dale Sr. was gone from this world. Then in June I lost my Grandfather. As if that wasn't enough already, on July 12th, 2001 I lost my Dad to suicide. Then 2 months later, the Sept. 11th, 2001 terrorist attack happened. ''2001'', the worst year of my life. I pray I never have another one like it. May God richly bless all those who lost loved-ones that awful year... 2001. And now I know why I always hated that damn song.

Allen Jacob (7 months ago)

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

ᛗᴜl𐍄ɪꝆİ𐌽ɢꭎⱯʟ ꟼEᚱƨꬽꞐ (7 months ago)

Every time I look back at these videos I'm like "Man. If only that guy was still here." But unfortunately, we can't fix the mistakes we've already made. This is one of the saddest moments in NASCAR history. But there will be one fact about him.
You can't intimidate The Intimidator.

Galiano/Sylvester PS (8 months ago)

結果的にはデイルアンハートの単独ミスで、他車を巻き込む形になってしまったけど、この事故は本当に残念でしたね…

Atheist in Alabama (8 months ago)

I haven't watched a race since Feb 2001, just now able to watch clips on YT. I'm so glad I got to see Dale Earnhardt race at Talladega more times than I can count. I miss him so much but I'm thankful everyday that I got to enjoy NASCAR & it was ALL because of him!!!
RIP #3 DALE ❤ u are missed beyond belief ❤

Brian Wilkes (9 months ago)

Tragic..tragic..tragic...than0

Vicente Lokuras019 (9 months ago)

😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 perdimos a un grande corredor de NASCAR

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Mr evans

Jason & Devin Universe (10 months ago)

You were great for this sport my god let you rest in peace #3intimadater4life

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Sale sr

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Sat jrs

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Rlooil

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

61 Danny bully

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

62brioes

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Sawatchean 89.kool

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Satjrs are awesome man

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Satjrs

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Rub that shit all over

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Spenevbiiookccfser

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Duck meat

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Ealryywalnimurs

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Est dirt old man

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

24 Jeff Gordon dye old man eaet dirt

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Blow them to tired tits are biring

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Otis lane a pankake

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Shit breguu

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Beans bliw

Max Wilds (10 months ago)

Dan wheldon shit big one

sugarmangt GrowTopia (10 months ago)

FUCK THAT WALL THAT KILLED HIM 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😕😕😕😕😕😕😌😌😌😫👿👹👹👹👹👿👿👿😧😢😢

Chris Hippensteel (10 months ago)

Rip Dale Earnhardt

Houston Born White Guy (11 months ago)

As a FORMER NASCAR fan I gotta say You are missed Dale .....its insult to everything NASCAR has ever stood for to see someone else drive the #3 and win the Daytona 500 in it FUCK YOU AUSTIN DILLON

Lincoln! :V (11 months ago)

1:23 dale jr tryed to make suicide??? :0

Kermaury Musgrove (1 year ago)

I hope the cousin puts their name back on the map since Jr retired. Sad bid tho R.I.P Sr

Oblivious RBLX (1 year ago)

He is in a better place now R.I.P

sn RJ (1 year ago)

"HE DIED DOING WHAT HE LOVED" FUCKING AMEN BROTHER

Tiff Agostinoni (1 year ago)

who is also crying in 2018?

mason everidge (1 year ago)

I started watching NASCAR since I was six and I remembered my dad kept talking about Dale himself and I had promised my dad that I would drive the 3

Gregg hatfield (1 year ago)

Sorry I’m selfish I want him back and he wasn’t ready to go yet dang it... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 you know he left the king hear on the track” Petty” to be w another king

It's Just Brandon (1 year ago)

What people don't know is he wasn't following safety protocol. Had he worn his belts and Hahn's device, he would be alive today. Either way, RIP the Greatest of all time, Dale Sr. He made the sport safer and overall a better place.

Joe Stupka (1 year ago)

I’m a huge. NASCAR FAN and JR FAN AND I FEEL SO BAD FOR HIM

Dat boi (1 year ago)

Whoever disliked this video go to hell

Dat boi (1 year ago)

I was always told I could do whatever I want when I was older dale sr. Wanted to be a race car driver and he did that he thought he had a chance to win till the checkered flag waved and that’s why he’s a 7x champion

Hi By (1 year ago)

Dale we miss you. And thank you for a wild ride!

John Forrester (1 year ago)

Been 17 whole years today

Jordan Halder (1 year ago)

Hey at least he got to do his dream befor he died

Purple_Playmaker 08 (1 year ago)

This made me cry my eyes out😢😭

Dayen Yazzie (1 year ago)

I bet he's killin it in heaven #3

Paul Fisher (1 year ago)

RIP mr. Earnhardt Sr., always missed n loved by many!!

Paul Fisher (1 year ago)

im sorry about u losing ur dad that way i hated that it happened when i watched nascar for the first time, i haven't watched it ever again!!

Patches21 (1 year ago)

1951 to 2001 #3 ;(

Dumpster fire of a channel (1 year ago)

I hate having to see this legend of a driver die over and over again, Everytime I see that clip of His wreck, I can't help but break down into tears

Max Wilds (1 year ago)

12 years old more candy

Max Wilds (1 year ago)

Dead old man Earnhardt jr

Ben Bunting (1 year ago)

He was my dads favorite racer but at least he lived his dream he will be cruising down turn three in heaven on angel 500

Caleb Rebold (1 year ago)

I was at this pace when it happened

eddie walinski (1 year ago)

Racing isn't the same without dale Earnhardt st. :(

Destiny Icenhower (1 year ago)

rip dale ralph earnhart sr 1951-2001

Joanna Kemp (1 year ago)

Rest in Peace.

Dennis Brown (1 year ago)

This is the day Nascar died to me I havnt watched since

K Dub (1 year ago)

Fuck sterling Marlin I don’t care what you guys say but fuck sterling Marlin I mean he just runs up and turns him and kills a legend

Samuel Pete Gaither (1 year ago)

Saddest thing in NASCAR history 😰

Max Wilds (1 year ago)

yes Earnhardt Jr died

dansih1810 (1 year ago)

Max Wilds WHAT THE FUCK DUDE

Josh Flack (1 year ago)

RIP DALE. He died doing what he loved best. Just hate that he wasn't wearing his neck guard. If he was wearing it he may have been alive still to this day.

ben forde (1 year ago)

When I went on a tour of the track he crashed I stood right where he hit the wall and cried

Sasuzeke Kory (1 year ago)

here lies Dale Earnhardt! He drove fast and died a virgin. You were good son, really good, maybe even the best. Rest in peace, with you will be all your trophies in your grave. Bye bye

Tyler cole (1 year ago)

16 years later........we have the first Earnheardt retirement....

Benjamin Logan (1 year ago)

it's sad what can happen.

Coffman Gasser (1 year ago)

Legend

Wayne 1172 (1 year ago)

You were the man dale god bless

The Gaming Punisher (1 year ago)

he would have been proud of what nascar became rest in peace dale u were a good driver and went out doing wat u love

Lord Nermal (1 year ago)

Dale have fun with god and the angles you were the best ever and you always will be

Cleetus McChevyland (1 year ago)

Cleetus McFarland?

Man of the hour (1 year ago)

It’s so sad because dale jr was at that race and now that dale jr is quitting

Xavier Smith (1 year ago)

This sucks I’m really sad 😞 I wish he was still alive RIP dale Earnhardt 😭

sam dunn (1 year ago)

Dale.. no.... THIS ISNT POSSIBLE!!! HOW?!!?!!?!!!!😫😔😭😦😧😧😨😖😩😞😦😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢 But he's in a better place now racing with the angels..... goodbye Dale....